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Sea View Homes Command 38% Premium in England's Most Scenic Coastal Spots, Says Yopa

The latest research from Yopa has found that homebuyers looking to secure a sea view along England's coastline can expect to pay a premium of up to 38%, with the average seaside uplift sitting at over £24,537,000 versus standard property prices.

The research from Yopa analysed current property listings advertising sea views across 20 English coastal counties, comparing the average price of...

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40% of leasehold homeowners unclear on what their service charge pays for

Research from property management specialists, Keller Williams UK , has found that the majority of leasehold homeowners consider service charges unfair, with a lack of transparency around how they are spent also a prominent issue.

Along with ground rents, service charges will be paid by some leaseholders to cover the cost of maintaining the building in which their property is located...

Brits reveal ‘lifesaver’ neighbours have boosted community bonds during pandemic

- 15% of Brits say neighbours saved their life during pandemic

- Third of UK insist last year has created strong community spirit

- Third of residents forced to give financial support to neighbours

Brits insist that their bonds forged with their neighbours during the pandemic have increased, with 15 per cent of the nation revealing that their community saved their...

Northern powerhouse property market pulls ahead of the south

The more you head North the higher the house price growth, as the UK’s Northern cities continue to attract interest from investors and tenants, Ascend Properties analysis has found.

Collectively prices increased by a huge 9.8% in the North annually to January 2021, compared to 6.6% in the Midlands and 6.4% in the South.

While prices are on the up in the North, it’s still...

Tips to cut down working from home costs

17% INCREASE IN ENERGY SPEND DURING THE PANDEMIC AS THE NATION WORKS FROM HOME But Switching Energy Providers Could Offset the Jump in Bills

A combination of recurring lockdowns and the new ‘normal’ of working from home has led to a rise in average annual energy costs over the past year, as Brits spend more time at home. With working from home possibly becoming a permanent reality for many...

The Secret To Speeding Up The Selling and Buying Process

IT takes around 100 days to sell a property in Stoke or Telford, but sellers are being offered a lifeline that could speed up the process. The average selling time for homes in Stoke-on-Trent is 96 days, while in Telford it’s even longer at 110 days.

Time on the market statistics for unsold properties in both locations are even longer. But homeowners could find they’re able to...

New builds satisfying demand for detached homes

A significant proportion of new builds that changed hands in the past year were detached homes, reflecting how demand has shifted across the new build sector in the past 12 months.

The research, by new build snagging and defect management experts, BuildScan , found that 40% of new build transactions between March 2020 and February 2021 were for detached homes.

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The national park property hotspots helping drive country living house price growth

Country homes are proving popular

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , has revealed that while just 17% of local authorities across England have seen property transactions exceed pre-Covid conditions, the top 10 biggest market revivals have been around national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Barrows and Forrester analysed property...

THE HILL GROUP DELIVERS RECORD REVENUES DURING COVID AND LAYS FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE

Leading housebuilder The Hill Group has posted a strong set of financial results for 2020 during what was the company’s most challenging year in its more than twenty year history. The UK’s third largest privately owned housebuilder posted a record turnover of £651m, up 12% on the previous year and profits of £44.3m. While the impacts of Covid-19 have tested every part of the business, Hill is...

Exeter's average rental value is 1.16% higher than the UK average

Exeter’s average rent is 1.16% higher than the UK average (excluding London). The lettings market is still at a high!

The RICS March survey, gauging the mood of agents, showed continued improvement in the lettings market.

Tenant demand has continued to increase, with a net balance of +36%. In contrast, landlord instructions continue to fall, with a net balance of -25%....

Elan Rescues Stalled Wrea Green Homes Site

ELAN Homes has stepped in to rescue a stalled housing development in the Fylde coast village of Wrea Green.

The independent housebuilder has acquired a part-built site to the west of Bryning Lane, Wrea Green.

Work on the scheme ceased when the previous developers, Hollinwood Homes, went into administration in October 2019.

Elan is set to re-start construction...

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